Bacharach H-10PM Manual

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Summary of H-10PM

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    Congratulations! You have just purchased the most versatile, high performance service leak detector available in the industry today. It will detect refrigerants with a sen- sitivity to effectively pinpoint both small and large leaks quickly and efficiently. We encourage your review of this manual to...

  • Page 2: How The H-10Pm Works

    2 warning: this deviceis not to be used in any application that is beyond its intended purpose or beyond the scope of its specifications. For details on appropriate use, refer to the rest of this manual. Before risking equipment damage or personal injury, contact bacharach if you are unsure of the v...

  • Page 3: Adjusting The Sensitivity

    3 before you use the unit the first time . . . 1. Remove the sticky-label disc from the cap of the calibration reference bottle. This disc can be reused to help seal the vial when the leak detector is not in use, or it can be discarded. Do not attempt to unscrew the cap, you may damage the bottle! I...

  • Page 4: Operating Instructions

    4 approach the test equipment/area. Adjust the manual balance control counterclock- wise as necessary to maintain 2-3 ticks per second. As you approach the vehicle or equipment, the gas concentration will increase, causing an alarm condition. Each time an alarm occurs, readjust the manual balance co...

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    5 5. Allow two minutes for the sensor to warm up, after which the flashing probe light and sound indicator will idle at 2-3 clicks per second. 6. Test operation by quickly touching the top of the calibration reference bottle (make sure sticky label is removed). The unit should respond with a rapid f...

  • Page 6: Auto Mode

    6 you’re ready to find the leak ! (you have a choice of two modes) auto mode this mode is preferred because the unit effectively auto zeros to block out back- ground levels of refrigerants and changes in background contamination. This greatly reduces and/or eliminates false alarms while retaining se...

  • Page 7: Manual Mode

    7 manual mode in the manual mode the auto-zero circuit is disabled. The unit will not zero out the leak if the probe is held over the leak site. This mode may require frequent read- justment of the manual balance control to maintain the required 2-3 ticks per second that indicates proper adjustment ...

  • Page 8: Application Notes

    8 this procedure until the green ok led briefly glows. If the red high led glows, the heat is set too high and the heater adjustment should be turned slightly counterclockwise. Allow the unit to stabilize and then repeat the test. Continue this procedure until the proper green ok led indication has ...

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    9 filter clogging and extend sensor life. Do not allow the unit to ingest moisture. Use of the supplied rubber probe tip helps prevent moisture from being drawn into the unit. Check ports for moisture before inserting the probe. 2. After locating and repairing any leaks requiring the use of the larg...

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    10 maintenance (replacing the filter and airflow indicator) to protect the air pump from damage due to foreign particles and moisture, replace the filter as it becomes dirty. With mod- erate use (15 to 30 minutes a day), it is recommended that the filter be replaced once a month. In dirty environmen...

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    11 replacing the sensor: the sensor is a plug-in unit that can be thrown away when expended. It needs replaced when the h-10pm no longer responds to the calibration reference bottle, even with the heater adjustment turned fully clockwise (make sure the reference bottle contains some refrigerant). 1....

  • Page 12: Problem

    12 ** solution # corresponds to cause # ** problem no response to calibration reference bottle cause 1 heat adjustment set too low or bottle is empty 2 no air flow (indicator ball in probe doesn’t float) 3 sensor exposed to excessive amounts of halogen gas 4 water in probe solution 1 readjust heater...

  • Page 13: Problem

    13 ** solution # corresponds to cause # ** problem erratic response in all leak posi- tions cause 1 filter is clogged 2 dirt in sensor 3 short circuit in sensor 4 atmosphere contaminated with excessive refrigerant gas. Solution 1 replace the filter (3015-0784) 2 remove sensor and blow it out with cl...

  • Page 14: Ordering Information

    14 ordering information 3015-0627 h-10pm refrigerant leak detector w/ battery & charger 3015-0326 14 inch flexible probe extension 3015-0119 100-240vac charge/run ac adapter 3015-0895 battery clamp / cigarette adapter assembly 3015-0641 clear probe tip 3015-0680 rubber probe tip 3015-0486 replacemen...

  • Page 15: Repair Information

    15 repair information should it become necessary to repair your h-10pm, please contact an authorized service center. Units should be carefully packed to prevent shipping damage and shipped prepaid. Warranty send units under warranty and a copy of the purchase receipt to an authorized service center ...

  • Page 16: Authorized Service Centers

    16 authorized service centers united states bacharach sales/service center 621 hunt valley circle new kensington, pa 15068 phone: 724-334-5051 fax: 724-334-5723 e-mail: help@mybacharach.Com canada bacharach of canada, inc. 20 amber st. Unit #7 markham, ontario l3r 5p4 canada phone: 905-470-8985 fax:...

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    3015-0925 rev 9 9/2012 621 hunt v alley circle new kensington, p a 15068 ph: 724-334-5000 fax: 724-334-5001 t oll free: 1-800-736-4666 w ebsite: http://www .Mybacharach.Com e-mail: help@mybacharach.Com.